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12th June 2014

Ecodan app now on Android and iPhone

UK: Mitsubishi Electric has launched an enhanced version of its heat pump selection tool to include ground or water source applications over 30kW. The simple…
11th June 2014

Ice cream: get stuck in

UK: Refrigeration equipment suppliers are being invited to participate at the UK Ice Cream Expo next February. The industry's trade body – The Ice Cream…
11th June 2014

Hoshizaki goes hydrocarbon

UK: Ice maker manufacturer Hoshizaki has taken the hydrocarbon plunge with its first cube machine to use the low GWP refrigerant. The introduction of the…
10th June 2014

ACRIB to host F-gas conference

UK: ACRIB is to host a one day conference in London on November 11 to discuss the changes and implications of the forthcoming F-gas regulation revisions.…
10th June 2014

Bedard is Airedale team leader

[caption id="attachment_5898" align="alignright" width="400"] Keeping it in the family: Rob Bedard (left) and father Tony[/caption] UK: As a result of the expansion of its engineering…
9th June 2014

UK guidance for new Euro tube standard

UK: Proposed changes to the European standard on copper tube and fittings in refrigeration and air conditioning systems has brought a swift response from UK…
9th June 2014

Wave closure a boost for Fujitsu distributors

[caption id="attachment_5878" align="alignright" width="400"] New roles: Stuart Eagleton (left) and Tony Nielsen[/caption] UK: Fujitsu is making a number of changes in the wake of the…
8th June 2014

Airedale’s Mike is running 100 miles

[caption id="attachment_5862" align="alignright" width="138"] Mike Dunning: "Raising the money is harder than the running"[/caption] UK: Mike Dunning of air conditioning manufacturer Airedale is running 100…
8th June 2014

Carbon neutral M&S plans door trials

[caption id="attachment_5844" align="alignright" width="300"] The new M&S store in The Hague is fitted with doors on its refrigerated cases[/caption] UK: A huge reduction in refrigeration…
8th June 2014

UK third in industry sailing event

[caption id="attachment_5834" align="alignright" width="400"] The UK team with captain Allan Harper (far right)[/caption] UK: The UK has achieved 3rd place in this year’s annual air…
8th June 2014

Institute seeks air conditioning expert

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration is looking for an air conditioning expert to join its membership committee. A member is sought for this voluntary role…
3rd June 2014

Foster lands local government deal

UK: Foster Refrigerator has won a contract to supply refrigeration services to seven local authorities in the east and Midlands. The contract will see the…
3rd June 2014

Refrigeration advice for caterers

UK: Williams has published a series of online guides to provide practical advice and information on the use of professional refrigeration in catering. The guides…
3rd June 2014

Panasonic offers 7-year warranty

UK: Panasonic is to offer a seven-year warranty on its Aquarea heat pump installed by one of its professionally qualified PRO Partners.  This new warranty…
3rd June 2014

Welsh support for new Lec facility

UK: Glen Dimplex is investing in a 45,000ft2 industrial unit at Buckley, Flintshire, to manufacture medical and commercial refrigeration units.  Supported by business finance from…
2nd June 2014

Chiller heat pumps for hire

UK: Andrews Chiller Hire is now offering chiller heat pumps as part of its hire service. It is expected that the new service will have…
2nd June 2014

Hushon geared up for R22 rush

[caption id="attachment_5690" align="alignright" width="400"] Ready for the rush (l to r): Hushon's Ben Johnstone, Paul Wadsworth and Tony Martin[/caption] UK: Distributor Hushon is gearing up…
2nd June 2014

Williams re-elected as RACHP chairman

[caption id="attachment_5683" align="alignright" width="400"] The new specialist group chairmen (l to r) with B&ES president Bruce Bisset (second from right): Tony Williams, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning…
2nd June 2014

Climate Center launches online ordering

[caption id="attachment_5678" align="alignright" width="400"] Dave Roper and Sue Gibbins of RS Refrigeration test-drive the new website[/caption] UK: Wholesaler Climate Center has launched a new website…
1st June 2014

Oakland plans cold store expansion

UK: Oakland International has secured planning permission to increase its existing cold pallet storage facility at Redditch. The £1.2m investment will extend its existing frozen…
30th May 2014

FSW opens Isleworth branch

[caption id="attachment_5606" align="alignright" width="324"] The new Isleworth branch offers daily deliveries to London and the local area[/caption] UK: National refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler FSW…